The Charleston City Market is Accepting Night Market Applications! Applications will be accepted 01.01.2026 – 02.15.2026 at 1 pm
We are excited to have you apply for the Night Market! We are always looking for amazing new artists, artisans, crafters and food vendors.

2026 Night Market Vendor Application

About the Night Market

We are the largest art market in the Southeast and have won Charleston’s choice for Local Art in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. 2024 & 2025. The Night Market began as an Artisan/Hand Crafted only market in 2013, and now has over 200 various artists represented. This dynamic and diverse group has become an integral part of the Charleston City Market.

The Night Market is situated between Church Street and East Bay Street, operating every Friday and Saturday evening from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM, commencing March 14, 2026, and concluding in December 2026. Centrally located in downtown Charleston, within the iconic City Market, the Night Market offers an opportunity to discover high-quality, unique, local, and handcrafted items, establishing itself as one of the largest and most diverse artisan markets, spanning three blocks. We are pleased that you have chosen to apply for the Night Market. Applications for the upcoming season will be accepted exclusively January1, 2026 – February 15, 2026 @ 1pm. Access to the application form requires a Google account. No walk-in applications will be accepted. We do not accept applications for the Day Market, as the Night Market serves as the pathway to becoming a Day Market vendor. Upon acceptance to the Night Market, there may be opportunities to participate in the Day Market at the renowned Charleston City Market.

We are currently not accepting applications for Jewelry, Candles, CBD or Essential Oils, Ice Cream or Italian Ice, printed mugs, baseball caps, charcuterie boards, ornaments.